Brazil Minor Requirements

In addition to the documents listed on our main page, applicants under 18 years of age have special requirements for obtaining a Brazilian visa. Please include these documents alongside those listed in the standard requirements.

Authorization for Issuance of a Brazilian Visa for a minor

Applicants under 18 years old do not sign their visa application forms, as they are considered minors. Instead, both parents must sign their child’s application.

Birth Certificate: Original or notarized certified copy of the birth certificate

Minors will not be issued visas without the consent of both parents unless

One parent is deceased, in which case the original or notarized certified copy of the death certificate must be submitted. or

One of the parents is not listed on the birth certificate. or

Court order or divorce decree granting full custody and exclusive parental rights to a parent or legal guardian(s). The original or notarized copy of the document must be present alongside the other requirements.

Children of Brazilian Citizens:

Original, signed U.S. passport – A child of a Brazilian citizen may only apply for a visa if they have not yet been issued a Brazilian birth certificate and are not eligible for a Brazilian passport. In such cases, the Brazilian parent(s) must attach a notarized letter “Declaration of Non-Citizenship” stating the child was not registered in any consulate or in Brazil, hence he or she does not have Brazilian citizenship.